A faster-than-average 70.3: about 17 minutes less for a 5:00 athlete. Few starters drop out.
Course -5.7%Fast courseLow DNFA 70.3 in Augusta, United States, where the bike and run both come out faster than on an average course.
Over the same athletes' other races, this course is faster overall: about 17 minutes for a 5:00 athlete against an average course. The bike saves roughly 10 minutes and the run about 12. A mid-field athlete in the latest edition took about 32 minutes to swim, 3:07 to bike and 2:15 to run.
The race is held in late September, when the air typically averages around 17°C with highs near 22°C. The latest edition had around 2,500 starters and about 3% did not finish. About 12% of the field came from abroad, mostly from Brazil, Mexico and Canada.
Suits athletes looking for a quick 70.3 in cool autumn weather. A good fit for those who prefer a field made up mostly of athletes from the host country.
Finish-time ladder of the 2026 edition
Same athletes, this course against their other races · 731 athletes
What it took in 2026
Based on the 2026 edition · 2,451 starters · Official IRONMAN results, aggregated by Enduric. Enduric is not affiliated with IRONMAN. Updated 11 Nov 2026.
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